For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. A mammal, reptile, amphibian, fish, bird (including fowl and poultry) or other member commonly accepted as a part of the animal kingdom.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the custody and control of the owner or other person, either by leash, cord and chain or otherwise restrained or confined.
BROODING. The period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided, due to the bird’s inability to generate enough body heat.
CAT. Both the male and female of the Felidae species commonly accepted as domesticated household pets.
CHICKEN. A domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs or meat.
COOP. The structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by this chapter.
DOG. Both the male and female of the canine species, commonly accepted as domesticated household pets and other domesticated animals of a dog kind.
DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Those animals commonly accepted as domesticated household pets. The term includes dogs, cats, caged birds, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, domesticated rabbits, domesticated ferrets, fish, non-poisonous and non-constricting reptiles or amphibians and other similar animals.
EXERCISE YARD. A larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised.
FARM ANIMALS. Those animals commonly associated with a farm or performing work in an agricultural setting. The term includes members of the equestrian family (horses, mules), bovine family (cows, bulls) sheep, poultry (chickens, turkeys), fowl (ducks, geese), swine (including Vietnamese potbellied pigs), goats, bees and other animals associated with a farm, ranch or stable.
HEN. A female chicken.
NON-DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Those animals commonly considered to be naturally wild and not naturally trained or domesticated or which are commonly considered to be inherently dangerous to the public health, safety and welfare. The term includes:
(1) A member of the large cat family (family Felidae) including lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats, leopards and jaguars, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated house cats;
(2) A naturally wild member of the canine family (family Canidae) including wolves, coyotes, dingoes and jackals, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated dogs;
(3) A crossbreed such as the crossbreed between a wolf and a dog, unless the cross-breed is commonly accepted as a domesticated house pet;
(4) A member or relative of the rodent family, including skunks (whether or not scent glands have been removed), raccoons or squirrels, but excluding those members otherwise defined or commonly accepted as domesticated pets;
(5) A poisonous, venomous, constricting or inherently dangerous member of the reptile or amphibian families including rattlesnakes, boa constrictors, pit vipers, crocodiles and alligators; and
(6) Any other animal not listed above, but which can be reasonably included in the divisions in this definition, including, but not limited to, bears, deer, monkeys and game fish.
OFFICER. Any person designated by the city as an enforcement officer.
OWNER. A person owning, keeping or harboring an animal.
RELEASE PERMIT. A permit issued by the animal control officer for the release of an animal that has been taken to the pound.
(1) A RELEASE PERMIT may be obtained upon payment of a fee in accordance with that regular registration requirement if the animal is not currently registered with the city, payment of a release fee, any maintenance costs incurred in capturing and impounding the animal.
(2) The release fee is set in § 36.02 of this code of ordinances. The fee increases for each impounding. For the purpose of a RELEASE PERMIT, any change in the registered ownership of an animal subsequent to its impoundment and release resets that animal’s impoundment count to the beginning of the fee scale.
ROOSTER. A male chicken.
RUN. A fully-enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised.
(Prior Code, § 911.01) (Ord. 00-04, passed 12-1-2000; Ord. 2008-16, passed 11-19-2008; Ord. 2010-05, passed 9-15-2010; Ord. 20180117-07, passed 1-17-2018)